QQI Level 5 Inclusive Education & Care of Children with Additional Needs in ELC Assignment Question

QQI Level 5 Performance Criteria:

Section 1

• Give the historical context of the education provided for children with additional needs in Ireland.
• Describe the Medical Model and the Social Model for Special Needs, giving an example of each.

Section 2

• Name and discuss two pieces of legislation in relation to special needs that apply to access and inclusion and describe where you see these pieces of legislation in practice.
• Name and discuss two Articles from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child that specifically apply to special needs.

Section 3

• Describe what is meant by inclusion in an ELC setting.
• Discuss strategies that could be used to meet the diverse learning styles and abilities of children.

Section 4

• Discuss the 7 levels of support in the Access and Inclusion Module (AIM).
• Discuss the role and responsibilities of:

• AIM Support Worker
• Better Start Early Years Specialist

Section 5

• Using details below from the Aistear Slotta Practice Guide’s Self-Evaluation Tool in relation to the Indoor Physical Environment. Fill in the table below to assess the area with a mind to the inclusive environment that is provided.